| Catalog Number |
71364073 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/15/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery one (1) r3 offset reamer handle lost torque and was not spinning freely.It is suspected a mechanical jam lead to the insert that rotates within the handle snapping in two.No broken pieces were required to be retrieved from the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent sn back up.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D4: lot number provided is not related to the reported device.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a thr surgery one (1) mi z handle acet reamer lost torque and was not spinning freely.It is suspected a mechanical jam lead to the insert that rotates within the handle snapping in two.No broken pieces were required to be retrieved from the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent sn back up.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: h2: corrected and additional information: d4: pn, ln, exp date, udi, g4: 510k, h4.
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